Arcimoto produces multiple products based on the same vehicle platform. The vehicles have 102 miles (164 km) of range from the battery electric powertrain. The platform is divided into the FUV for personal use, the Rapid Responder for emergency services, and the Deliverator for last-mile and local delivery. Future variations of the platform have been announced, such as the Cameo and flatbed truck variants; public information is still limited.
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Additional product specs
In an interview, the CEO of Arcimoto stated that the vehicles use off-the-shelf motor controllers, battery cells, and switched reluctance motors, as well as a two-stage reduction gearbox developed and built in house. He also stated that the vehicles contain two single speed parallel gear trains with a 7:1 ratio. The Arcimoto website contains none of this technical information, and these claims have not yet been confirmed by a third-party source.
Manufacturing/AMP
The Arcimoto Manufacturing Plant is Arcimoto's original production facility. The company began leasing the building October 1, 2017. Arcimoto held a grand opening ceremony on November 29, 2017, where Arcimoto's president reflected on the progress made over eight generations of their vehicle platform. Upon building out the interior with equipment capable of producing up to 5,000 units per year, they began production on September 19, 2019.
The company plans to refine their manufacturing processes and product platform, and then use the AMP as a template for future AMPs. According to an Arcimoto earnings review, the CEO stated plans for subsequent AMPs that are projected to support 50,000 to 100,000 units per year. Except for an east coast AMP in the US, new AMPs will be built as joint ventures. The company plans to have local production capacity in Europe, Southeast Asia, and another, undetermined location.
Second manufacturing facility
In 2021, Arcimoto purchased a manufacturing facility, unofficially dubbed the RAMP, about a city block away from AMP 1. It was previously owned by Pacific Metal Fab, a metal fabrication business, resulting in minimal remodel work needing to be completed. RAMP is 185,000 square feet or roughly five times larger than AMP 1. Once fully ramped, the company expects to produce 25,000 vehicles in this facility. The first vehicles off the line are due by the end of 2021.
Batteries
As of 2021, Arcimoto is utilizing cells made by the manufacturer Farasis Energy, a Chinese-based battery cell supplier. Farasis will add additional production capacity in the United States and Europe. This will enable lower costs for Arcimoto, reduced lead time, and decrease the likelihood of logistical delays concerning the physical distance and political climate between the US and China. As of May 2020, their supplier was conducting site selection in the US.
The FUV platform uses pouch cells with a Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery chemistry of about 30 Ah each from Farasis Energy, which are the same as Zero Motorcycle's cells or the cells in the Polaris / Brammo Empulse. The cells combine to a total of 19.2 kWh in the FUV battery in a 28s 6p configuration. In conventional EV battery notation, "6p" means that cells are combined in groups of 6 cells in parallel (for 180 Ah of total capacity), and "28s" means that 28 of those groups are connected in series. A smaller battery pack of 12 kWh has a 28s 4p configuration of the same cells, for the same pack voltage but only two-thirds of the capacity. Arcimoto developed their own interconnect system for their batteries. The battery is capable of accepting level 2 charging; however, the company plans on making their fleet vehicles handle higher charging rates in the future.
Software
Arcimoto vehicles will have custom software in the vehicle, along with a mobile application.
Arcimotos will be subject to over-the-air updates. Updates can affect all components, including the display and the handling characteristics.
In addition to controlling driving dynamics, the mobile application will control how the vehicle behaves. For example, golf courses may construct geofences which will limit the top speed of an FUV while the passengers are golfing.
The company also plans to use the application to enable Arcimoto owners to rent their vehicle to others.
Fun Utility Vehicle, FUV
The company's first vehicle, the Fun Utility Vehicle, or FUV, is a tandem two-seat three wheeled electric motorcycle with an EPA-rated range of 102 city miles per charge The vehicle will have a fuel economy of 173.7 MPGe at city driving speeds. The FUV is freeway capable, with a maximum speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). The company officially launched production and delivery of the retail Fun Utility Vehicle on September 19, 2019.
Modular Utility Vehicle, MUV
The Modular Utility Vehicle, or MUV (pronounced "M-U-V" or "Move") is the fifth variant of the FUV. Cutting the roll-cage off at the B-pillar, ditching the rear seat, and adding a flatbed and optional storage box in its place, the MUV is planned to serve the general utility, warehouse, agricultural, and last-mile delivery markets. It reportedly gets up to 173.7MPGe (102 miles, city) and can reach speeds up to 75 mph.
The MUV features a powder-coated steel headache rack at the B-pillar, protecting the driver from shifting loads and adding additional tie-down locations. The upper brake light has also moved from the typical C-pillar location (not present on the MUV) to the B-pillar.
The steel flatbed attaches to the chassis at the far rear and bottom of the B-pillar. It retains the overall package size of the FUV platform and provides over 30x30" on its surface for mounting. It features slots and tie-downs for securing official side rails and a tail-gate, an official steel storage box, custom solutions, or nothing at all. It does not have towing capabilities and its weight capacity has yet to be tested.
The optional steel storage box can be assembled to the flatbed with bolts in less than 10 minutes. Arcimoto say it is fully weatherproof, can be entirely wrapped in custom vinyl, features over 25 cubic feet of internal storage, and includes a large, locking door on the side. The door has an internal safety release, swings outward toward the driver, and was designed in such a way that it could be ordered on the left, right, or both sides of the box for various customer applications. An internal dome light and optional shelves lie inside. A brake light was also added at its top-rear as when installed, the storage box blocks the main brake light at the top of the B-pillar.
The features of the MUV (headache rack, flatbed, and storage box) were designed by Arcimoto mechanical engineers in 2022/2023. Despite only prototypes ever being made and minimal testing ever being conducted (due to mass company layoffs), the MUV remains a flagship product in the company's advertising, displayed front-and-center on their website. A promotional video was made in 2023 as well, showing off a nearly-complete prototype.
Rapid Responder
The Rapid Responder variant is built for emergency services and security professionals. Due to its smaller footprint compared to traditional emergency vehicles, the Rapid Responder can arrive at the scene of an incident more quickly and easily. The core of the Rapid Responder is an FUV with a roof rack available to store equipment and is outfitted with emergency flashing lights, including forward facing lights for increased visibility. The Rapid Responder also comes with a siren and 360-degree scene lights situated around the vehicle.
Arcimoto is conducting pilot programs of the Rapid Responder with the City of Eugene, the Eugene Springfield Fire Department, and the city of Eastvale, California.
Deliverator
The Deliverator is built for businesses who offer local and last-mile delivery to their customers. This variant comes with only one seat. The back seat is replaced by an extra-large cargo area that is accessible by a door on the right side (when seated in the vehicle). The Deliverator offers a top speed of 75 mph, 102 city miles of range, carrying capacity of 350 pounds, and 28 claimed cubic feet of storage, enabling deliveries of parcels.
Arcimoto is conducting pilot programs with companies and organizations around the US. The production version of the Deliverator will be ready by the end of 2020. Production is expected to ramp up to volume production during 2021.
Roadster
This FUV variant features no roof or roll cage, similar to a three-wheeled motorcycle. According to the company, removing the roof reduces the vehicle's weight by about 100 pounds, although this has not been independently verified. The seats are being developed by Corbin-Pacific while the windshield is being developed by National Cycle. Corbin-Pacific and National Cycle also manufacture the seats, windshield and roof for the FUV, Rapid Responder, and Deliverator. Pricing starts at $23,900 and will begin production in Q2 2021. Finalized specs have not been announced for the Roadster.
Cameo
The Cameo is the fourth variant of the Arcimoto platform that is specifically designed for filming applications. The passenger seat and storage compartment is replaced with a rear-facing seat. This configuration provides free range of motion for a cameraperson to film.
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